Chemical industry
Monitoring reactors, pumps and auxiliary assets at chemical sites
Our solutions for this industry
Chemical plants rely on pumps, agitated reactors, fans and utility compressors — not the same asset mix as upstream oil & gas turbomachinery. For aggressive or explosive areas, KEG TRK leads with SDT (leaks, seals, bearings) and Artesis (drive diagnostics from the MCC). High-speed refinery compressors and turbines are Bently Nevada territory — see the Oil & Gas section in our vibration catalog.
SDT Ultrasound
Process gas and vacuum leak surveys, agitator seal and bearing checks, steam trap and valve inspection on utility loops.
Learn moreArtesis — motor current monitoring
Pump, agitator and compressor drives diagnosed from the electrical room — no sensors on machines in hazardous service.
Learn moreBently Nevada — turbomachinery (oil & gas)
API 670 protection for high-speed centrifugal compressors and turbines at refineries and compressor stations. Typical chemical utility assets are usually covered by SDT + Artesis.
Learn moreEquipment we monitor
Reactors and pumps
| Equipment | Monitoring | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Agitated reactors | Drive, bearings, shaft seals | ArtesisSDT |
| Process transfer pumps | Bearings, cavitation, seals | ArtesisSDT |
| Centrifugal fans | Rotor, bearings, imbalance | ArtesisSDT |
Compression and auxiliaries
| Equipment | Monitoring | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Screw air compressors | Rotor, bearings, leaks | ArtesisSDT |
| Centrifugal compressors | Seals, surge, drive | SDTArtesis |
| Gearboxes and drives | Gears, bearings, alignment | ArtesisSDT |
Benefits of condition monitoring
Process safety
Early warning on leaks and seal failures
Diagnostics outside hazardous zones
Artesis and SDT minimize or eliminate machine contact
Stable operations
Reliable reactor agitators and transfer pumps
Regulatory evidence
Documented condition of critical assets
Solutions and resources
Products, related applications and articles for Chemical industry
Recommended products
Related applications
Useful articles
- How Permanent Acoustic Monitoring Prevents Catastrophic Steam Trap and Process Valve Failures in Sterile Loops
- Steam Trap Testing with Ultrasound: Stop Burning Money on Failed Traps
- ESA for Compressors: Bearings, Valves, Rotor Bars and Surge — No Machine Sensors
- Pump Cavitation: Early Signs and Ultrasound Detection
- Bearing Monitoring on Auxiliary Motor Drives | Bently Nevada — KEG TRK
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